Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot or bowl, mix 1/4 cup kosher salt and 1/4 cup brown sugar into 8 cups of warm water until dissolved.
- Let the solution cool if it’s warm to avoid cooking the chicken.
- Submerge your chicken in the brine and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- After brining, rinse the chicken off and pat dry before adding your favorite dry rub.
- Smoke the chicken until done, allowing it to rest before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add garlic cloves, lemon, or swap sugars for varied flavors. Avoid brining overnight to prevent excessive saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg